Art Supplies

Liquitex Acrylic Varnishes

Liquitex Satin Permanent Varnish: is a low viscosity, 100% acrylic polymer varnish. It produces a non-glare, low sheen surface that will intensify colors. It does not drastically reduce color depth, like a Matte Medium. It is water soluble when wet and dries to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant to dirt, chemicals, water and discoloration (non-yellowing, non-fogging) due to humidity, heat and ultraviolet light. Depending upon substrate, it allows moisture to pass through (breathable). Applicable only to rigid surfaces such as wood, Masonite, decorative ceramic plates and other rigid surfaces suitable for acrylic paint and mediums. Do not use on flexible surfaces such as canvas or over oil paint.

Liquitex Soluvar Final Picture Varnish: is a low viscosity final varnish that can be applied over dry acrylic or oil paint. It is self-leveling and will not hold brush strokes. It is soluble with turpentine or mineral spirits (do not use odorless mineral spirits) and dries to a clear, non-tacky, hard film. It is resistant to water, dirt and discoloration (non-yellowing, non-fogging) due to humidity, heat and ultraviolet light. It is flexible and will not crack when surface expands and contracts during temperature and humidity changes. Soluvar is a permanent and removable final varnish that protects paintings and allows the removal of surface dirt, without damaging the painting underneath. Once the surface is clean, a new coat of Soluvar may be applied. Gloss Soluvar increases the depth and intensity of colors, while Matte Soluvar lowers intensity and depth of colors and reduces surface glare. Matte and Gloss Soluvar may be intermixed to achieve a variety of finishes.